1、 GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITYCOLLEGE OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICESDEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL WORKField Education Program2012Master of Social WorkFIELD EDUCATION MANUALDr. Paul G. ClarkDirector of Field Education703-993-2737pclark3gmu.eduDr. Molly DavisAssociate Director of Field Education703-993-2028Mdavi7gmu.e
2、duDr. Stacey HardyField Coordinator703-993-4245Shardy8gmu.eduDr. Dennis Ritchie Dr. Cathleen LewandowskiMSW Program Director Department Chair703-993-1951 703-993-2024dritchi1gmu.edu clewandogmu.edu_Department of Social Work10340 Democracy Lane, Suite 300, Fairfax, VA 22030 Phone: 703-993-4247, FAX:
3、703-934-2193, http:/www.socialwork.gmu.eduThe Department of Social Work is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) at the Baccalaureate and Masters level.1 | PageTable of ContentsSECTION 1: OVERVIEW3Welcome to Field Education! 3Department of Social Work Mission .3MSW Program Goals.
4、3About Field Education.4Prior Work, Volunteer or Life Experience Policy .5Roles in Field Education5Standards for Field Education .6Expectations for Field Education.9SECTION 2: UNIVERSITY AND SOCIAL WORK DEPARTMENT POLICIES.14Field Hours 13Special Requirements for Field Placements 14Immunizations .14
5、Insurance Coverage .14Drivers License and Transporting Clients14Home Visits .15Emergencies.15Disaster and Emergency Preparedness 16Inclement Weather Policy16Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action.16Sexual Harassment.16Drugs and Alcohol.16Confidentiality .17Employment.17Americans with Disabilities
6、Act18Conflict of Interest.18Open Identification of MSW Student Status .18Placement Non-Acceptance.18Grading Policy .19Employment-based field practicum.20Working full time 20Prior Work Credit 20Procedures for termination from practicum.20Field Instructor Initiated Termination .21Student Initiated Ter
7、mination 22Practicum Termination Consequences 23SECTION 3: ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS24Field Competencies .24Education Contract 26Student Evaluation.27SECTION 4: FOUNDATION FIELD EDUCATION 282 | PageFoundation Year Practicum .27Foundation Year Placement Process .28SECTION 5: CONCENTRATION FIELD EDUCATION
8、.30Concentration Year Practicum.30Concentration Year Placement Process .30SECTION 6: AGENCY INTERVIEWS32Preparing for the Agency Interview 32The Interview.322Suggested Interview Questions33APPENDIX A: FORMS.34Petition to Terminate Field Placement Initiated by Student35Statement of Practicum Terminat
9、ion Initiated by Field Instructor 37APPENDIX B: PREPARING STUDENTS FOR ORIENTATION TO FIELD PLACEMENT SITE 378Micro Level of Orientation38Mezzo Level of Orientation.378Macro Level of Orientation .40APPENDIX C: ASSESSMENT, LEARNING EXPERIENCES, AND EVALUATION METHODS .40Baseline Assessment41Selection
10、 of Learning Experiences 41Methods of Evaluation.44APPENDIX D: AGENCY SAFETY GUIDELINES.47APPENDIX E: NASW CODE OF ETHICS49APPENDIX F : NASW STANDARDS OF CULTURAL COMPETENCE69APPENDIX G: FIELD EDUCATION SOFTWARE69APPENDIX H: RESOURCES72APPENDIX I: BENEFITS OF BEING A FIELD INSTRUCTOR733 | PageSECTIO
11、N 1: OVERVIEWWelcome to Field Education!The field education practicum is an integral component of the MSW Program and your education as a social worker. This manual serves as a resource to help make the field practicum experience a successful one for students, but also serves as a guide for agency f
12、ield instructors and task supervisors. It is the students responsibility to read through this field education handbook carefully, and be familiar with and abide by field program policies. Refer back to this manual often throughout your field placement. This field education manual is available in ele
13、ctronic form on the social work website, at www.socialwork.gmu.edu, under “Field Education.” All course syllabi for the MSW Program may be obtained through the web site under “Course Syllabi.”This manual includes a copy of the NASW Code of Ethics, the NASW Standards on Cultural Competence, and Resou
14、rces for Social Workers.Department of Social Work MissionThe mission of the Department of Social Work at George Mason University draws from a tradition of commitment to social and economic justice through excellence and innovation in education that incorporates practice, critical thinking, research,
15、 communication, and technology. Building on its location in the culturally diverse environment of the metropolitan area of the Nations Capitol, and guided by the history and mission of social work, its values and ethics, knowledge and skills, the Department of Social Work utilizes a variety of pedag
16、ogical approaches to provide dynamic social work education programs. Graduates are prepared at the BSW and MSW level to pursue practice, research, and leadership in micro, mezzo, and macro settings. The George Mason University Social Work faculty is dedicated to preparing competent generalist social
17、 work practitioners and enterprising leaders to meet the needs of diverse clients and populations at risk in local, national, and international arenas. Graduates will be prepared to strengthen their communities, improve human service, infrastructure, engage in policy development, and practice collab
18、oratively to challenge oppression, discrimination and poverty through advocacy, and social, political, and economic reform. The department fosters a professional culture of ethical and competent practice, fostering lifelong learners committed to promoting social functioning, community empowerment, a
19、nd cultural competence. MSW Program GoalsOn the masters program level, four program goals are derived from the departmental mission.4 | Page1. To prepare social workers with knowledge and advanced skills in direct and clinical practice, organizational leadership, social policy, and community practic
20、e to enhance social functioning and alleviate poverty, oppression, and injustice.2. To prepare ethical social work leaders who facilitate positive social change locally, nationally, and internationally/globally through direct and clinical services, advocacy, social action, and community empowerment
21、in diverse social, cultural, and political and organizational contexts.3. To prepare social workers with appropriate knowledge and skills for practice with culturally diverse colleagues and client systems of all sizes in a variety of professional contexts.4. To prepare social workers who contribute
22、to the social work profession through continuous professional development and leadership activities that promote competent social work practice. About Field EducationField education is the “signature pedagogy” of social work education; it is the pivotal transformative experience in progressing from
23、“social work student” to “social work professional”. The graduate curriculum of the Social Work Department, including the field education program, is guided by the Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards (EPAS, 2008) issued by the Council on Social Work Education (See www.cswe.org). The Field
24、 Practicum experience should provide the student with activities that are related to the Department of Social Works overall program goals and objectives. The purpose of the practicum is to provide the opportunity for the student to apply social work knowledge, skills, values, and ethics to professio
25、nal practice. The regular MSW degree program at GMU requires two field practicum experiences a foundation field practicum and a concentration field practicum. Each consists of fall and spring field courses. Advanced Standing students enroll in the concentration year practicum only, building upon fie
26、ld experiences from their BSW programs. Field sites are specifically selected to allow students to engage in an array of practice behaviors toward achieving core competencies. The student field experience is supervised at the agency or organization by MSW level social work professionals and monitore
27、d by designated Faculty Field Liaisons. The field practicum is accompanied by Field Seminar courses facilitated by a Faculty Field Liaison. Seminar courses serve to bridge theories, concepts and knowledge to real world application. Through these seminars students examine and reflect upon their exper
28、iences working in the field and refine their critical thinking skills.The Foundation year practicum (SOCW 672 and SOCW 673) is designed as a practical integration of social work theory, skill development, values and ethical orientation to the profession. Field activities are focused on students deve
29、loping “best practice” standards in the settings where they are placed. The Concentration year practicum (SOCW 692 and SOCW 693 for Clinical Practice students and SOCW 694 and SOCW 695 for Social Change students) is designed to provide students with the 5 | Pageopportunity to apply their social work
30、 knowledge, values and skills from across the curriculum for advanced practice in the areas of clinical mental health and behavioral health practice, organizational management and leadership, community practice, and policy and advocacy.Policy on Prior Work, Volunteer or Life ExperienceIn accordance
31、with Council on Social Work Education EPAS guideline 3.2.5, this program does not grant social work course/practicum credit based on previous work, volunteer or life experience. Students who aim to do a field practicum at a place of prior or current employment, volunteer work or other such experienc
32、e must submit a petition distinguishing their field practicum role, experience and supervision from other non-practicum related experiences.Standards for Field EducationField instruction will take place only in an approved agency or organization with an approved MSW level Agency Field Instructor. It
33、 is the responsibility of the Field Education Office to approve both the placement sites and the field instructors. This approval process occurs prior to the placement of the student.An agency Affiliation Agreement (contract) with the GMU Department of Social Work is predicated upon the commitment t
34、o actively participate as a partner in professional social work education. This involves an acceptance of the fundamental goals and objectives of the Departments educational program and a readiness to invest staff time and other agency resources in student education. Additional information regarding
35、 the Department of Social Works program mission, goals and objectives may be found at www.socialwork.gmu.edu.Agency Field Instructors are experienced social workers who have an understanding of and an interest in social work education. AFIs must possess a minimum of two (2) years post masters experi
36、ence (min. 3 years for Clinical concentration students). Emphasis is placed on the teaching aspect of supervision for Field Education.A MSW Field Education Calendar is developed annually and denotes the target dates that materials are due to the Field Education Office. The Department of Social Work
37、requires specific documentation of the students learning processes and outcomes. The student, Field Instructor, and Field Liaison are expected to work together to complete the assignments and required formal evaluations of the students work and submit them to the Field Education Office on time. Fiel
38、d education involves close cooperation among the Agency, Field Instructor, University and student. Each has a responsibility in the on-going assessment of the practicum experience.Roles in Field EducationA. Director of Field EducationThe Field Director will be responsible for:6 | Page1) Providing th
39、e agency with the necessary consultation and support to carry out the educational program goals;2) Providing specific learning objectives compliant with accreditation standards to be used in planning the field educational program for students;3) Providing guidelines for evaluation of students progre
40、ss;4) Developing and assuring a clear process for screening and selecting students for the placement process;5) Obtaining regular feedback from the agency regarding the field programs strengths and limitations and recommending suitable modifications when appropriate 6) Maintaining regular communicat
41、ion with agency directors and agency field instructors;7) Providing consultation around field practicum concerns;8) Providing continuing educational services including the field instruction training seminars.B. Associate Field DirectorThe Associate Field Director will assist the Field Director in wo
42、rking with students who are conducting their field practicum at agencies in the community.The Associate Field Director is responsible for:1) Assisting in the recruitment and retention of practicum sites within the community;2) Assisting in the field seminar curriculum development;3) Providing superv
43、ision and support to field adjunct faculty (field liaisons);4) Serving as one of the faculty field liaisons.C. Faculty Field Liaison / Field Seminar InstructorFaculty Liaisons are adjunct faculty who teach field seminar courses and support the practicum experiences in the community. A faculty field
44、liaison provides the critical link between the School, the student, and the agency field instructor. Students are assigned to a faculty field liaison based on seminar enrollment and that liaison/instructor is primary roles is to provide direction, guidance, instruction and consultation supporting th
45、e students achievement of practice behavior competencies. For each assigned student, the faculty field liaison is required to make face-to-face agency visits and phone contacts with the student and agency field instructor. The focus of visits depends on the needs of the student and the agency, and i
46、nvolves consultation around developing a Learning Agreement, problem solving any practicum concerns, and clarifying competency evaluation issues. In the case of concerns or issues requiring immediate attention, the faculty field liaison will make additional agency visits or phone contacts as needed.
47、D. Field AgencyA field agency is an organizational entity that agrees to participate in the education of social work students is responsible for:1) Providing an environment that is conducive to educational goals and objectives;2) Accepting the student as contributing services related to the function
48、 of the agency;3) Affording the student significant responsibility in assignments with clients, sufficient to enable meaningful learning opportunities appropriate to the MSW program and field objectives, the students individual Learning Agreement and CSWE competencies;7 | Page4) Making adjustments a
49、s necessary to enable the agency field instructor sufficient time for planning of the students activities, regular weekly and emergency conferences with the student, meetings with the Field Director and/or faculty field liaison, writing of evaluations, and other duties connected with this responsibility;5) Providing the agency field instructor and student suitable physical facilities and work items including adequate desk space, telephone, supplies, clerical support, and privacy for client interviewing, g
